Director, Laboratory Services – West Region

Advocate Aurora Health

. Collaborate with pathologists and clinical/hospital service area administrative leadership to support clinical and safety initiatives .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeWinston-Salem • North Carolina • United StatesLead💰 $59 - $89 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in laboratory operations management, regulatory compliance, and budget oversight while fostering team development and performance improvement. Proven ability to collaborate with clinical leadership to enhance quality and efficiency in laboratory services.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) CertificationLeadership Experience in Laboratory ManagementBudget Development and ComplianceRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Laboratory Operations ManagementBudget AnalysisPerformance Improvement ProcessesQuality Assurance StandardsLaboratory Information Systems

Soft Skills

Team BuildingConflict ResolutionCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceDecision Making

Certifications & Qualifications

Medical Technologist (MT) CertificationBachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Industry Keywords

Clinical Laboratory ServicesAccreditation RequirementsInspection ReadinessSafety InitiativesEthical Conduct

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with pathologists and clinical/hospital service area administrative leadership to support clinical and safety initiatives
Align with corporate strategies, initiatives, processes, and procedures
Act as liaison between hospital administration and laboratory leadership
Create, plan, and participate in strategic initiative projects with quantitative outcomes
Develop, implement, and monitor budget compliance
Analyze laboratory fiscal needs and departmental performance and address variances
Propose operating and capital budgets and control expenditures
Identify, develop, and implement performance improvement processes
Develop and direct standards and systems to enhance quality, consistency, efficiency, and timeliness
Ensure operations and policies comply with laws, regulations, and accreditation requirements
Develop processes for continual inspection readiness
Ensure accurate test results, efficient operations, appropriate staffing, and resource utilization
Design and direct work across assigned areas
Select, coach, and develop teams and set aligned objectives
Manage talent through performance management, succession planning, and development
Establish processes for recognition, feedback, and systematic performance improvement
Ensure adherence to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and applicable policies, regulations, and laws

Requirements

What you’ll need

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC), or Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by ASCP or equivalent accrediting agency
Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology or related field
Typically requires 5 years of experience in technical laboratory services and operations
3 years of leadership experience in management of staff, budgets, and multiple laboratory functions
Demonstrated leadership skills including project management, decision making, delegation, team building, customer service, and conflict resolution
Ability to grow leaders through coaching, guidance, and development planning
Advanced knowledge of regulatory compliance, accrediting and licensing agency requirements
Current knowledge of medical and technical advancements
Intermediate computer skills and experience with laboratory information systems
Excellent organization and communication skills
Position requires travel
Ability to work with potential mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radioactive, and infectious hazards, as well as human blood and body fluids

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Career development programs
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program